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July 2022 in “Frontiers in immunology” This study reports that the global age-standardized incidence and disability-adjusted life-year rates of alopecia areata decreased from 1990 to 2019, with the highest increases in incidence seen in some low SDI regions and countries like Kuwait and South Sudan.
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October 2024 in “BMC Pediatrics” In this study, researchers analyzed data from 132 hospitalized kerion patients over 11 years, mostly children under 11 from rural areas, and noted a significant male predominance and frequent animal contact as potential transmission factors.
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May 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review discusses the historical and current epidemiological trends of tinea capitis in Spain and warns about a potential resurgence due to increased anthropophilic species if not properly managed; it reports no new clinical data.
July 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study analyzed Google Trends data from 2018 to 2023, revealing an increasing global interest in hair loss treatments, particularly for "oral minoxidil" and "dutasteride," though interest varies by region and treatment type.
November 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study analyzed Google Trends data to explore public interest in various alopecia-related terms from 2018 to 2023, finding that search volumes for "androgenetic alopecia" and "frontal fibrosing alopecia" increased, while other terms remained stable, with notable geographic variations in search interest.